Editorial assessment

Soho Hotel & Casino

Central, busy, and entertainment-driven, suited to first-time visitors wanting to be at the centre.

Soho Hotel & Casino
Soho Hotel & Casino, Sun City, Johannesburg, and Cape Town

Our assessment

Soho Hotel & Casino sits in Sun City, Johannesburg, and Cape Town and reads, from the first minutes in the lobby, as central, busy, and entertainment-driven. This assessment covers the room product, the service layer, the dining programme, and the practical business of getting in and out of the building.

It suits first-time visitors wanting to be at the centre more than any other group, and the fit is specific enough that guests outside that description often find the property does not match what they wanted from the trip. The stay is defined by central resort position, entertainment centre and family rooms.

One practical point carries more weight than the score: sits directly on the entertainment centre, with the shortest walks. Guests who plan around that single fact tend to rate the stay higher than the headline number would suggest.

Atmosphere: Central, busy, and entertainment-driven

Ideal for first-time visitors wanting to be at the centre

Key features

  • Central resort position
  • Entertainment centre
  • Family rooms

House rules and check-in

Age requirement
The minimum age for check-in is 21. Photo identification issued by a government is required from each adult in the party.
Arrival and departure
Rooms are released from 15:00 and must be vacated by 11:00. Extensions depend on occupancy and cannot be guaranteed in advance.
Incidental deposit
The property takes a card hold or cash deposit at arrival against incidentals. It is refunded or released once the account settles.
Smoking and animals
All guest rooms are non-smoking. Assistance animals are welcomed; any other animal policy must be confirmed directly with the hotel.

Common questions

Can I park at the property?

The property offers self-parking and valet. Neither is normally included in the room rate, so budget for it separately.

Do I need dining reservations?

For the signature restaurants, yes — weekend service in particular fills well ahead. The all-day dining room generally takes walk-ins.

How do cancellations work?

The property sets its own cancellation terms, which depend on the rate booked. Flexible rates are normally cancellable a day or three before arrival; advance-purchase rates are not.